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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.40, 3,105.74 and 837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.40, 3,105.74 and 837.80 is: 1,256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.40 : 3,105.74 = 837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.40/3,105.74 = 837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.40x = 3,105.74 × 837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.40x = 2,601,988.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,988.97/2,070.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.76

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